🌸 Basic Information / Overview
Line Name: Tokyu Meguro Line
Operator: Tokyu Corporation
Length: Approx. 11.9 km
Stations: 13
Terminals: Meguro Station (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo) 〜 Hiyoshi Station (Yokohama, Kanagawa)
Through Services: Tokyo Metro Namboku Line / Toei Mita Line / Saitama Rapid Railway / Tokyu Shin-Yokohama Line / Sotetsu Line
Opened: 1923 (originally part of the Meguro-Kamata Electric Railway)
Train Types: Local / Express / Limited Express (partial sections)
📜 History & Background
1923: Opened between Meguro and Maruko-Tamagawa (now Tamagawa).
Developed as the “Meguro-Kamata Line,” later divided into the Meguro Line and Tamagawa Line in 2000.
2000: Began through service with the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line and Toei Mita Line.
2023: Direct connection launched with the Shin-Yokohama Line and Sotetsu Line, enabling seamless travel between Saitama, Tokyo, and Kanagawa.
🌟 Highlights / Advantages
✅ 1. Unmatched North–South Connectivity
Directly links Urawa-Misono – Meguro – Shin-Yokohama – Ebina/Shonandai on one continuous route.
Ideal for commuters, students, and business travelers.
✅ 2. Perfect Balance of Luxury and Accessibility
Neighborhoods like Musashi-Koyama, Senzoku, Okusawa, and Den-en-Chofu offer quiet, refined residential living with excellent safety.
✅ 3. Excellent Access from Meguro
Connected to the Yamanote Line, Namboku Line, and Mita Line — reaching Otemachi, Iidabashi, and Akabane directly.
✅ 4. Active Redevelopment & Rising Property Value
Ongoing station-area improvements: Musashi-Koyama redevelopment, Meguro station high-rise zone, and Hiyoshi–Shin-Yokohama development projects.
⚠️ Weak Points / Challenges
❌ 1. Crowded During Rush Hours
The Meguro–Musashi-Kosugi section is one of the busiest, even with multiple tracks.
❌ 2. Limited Express Stop Coverage
Some stations (Fudomae, Senzoku) serve only local trains, causing slight differences in convenience.
❌ 3. Short Distances Between Stations
Frequent stops can make local trains feel slower despite the overall short distance.
🧺 Living Convenience (Livability)
Category: Rating: Comment
Transport Access: ★★★★★ : Direct to Meguro, Otemachi, Shin-Yokohama, Ebina areas
Commercial Facilities: ★★★★☆ : Ongoing development in Musashi-Koyama & Hiyoshi
Education: ★★★★☆ : Many well-regarded public and private schools
Nature & Environment: ★★★★☆ : Close to Rinshinomori Park and the Tama River
Safety: ★★★★★ : Many upscale residential zones / safe even at night
🏠 Real Estate Perspective
💴 Rent Market (as of 2025)
Station: 1R・1K / Family (2LDK〜): Comment
Meguro: ¥120,000–¥150,000 / ¥240,000–¥350,000 : Yamanote Line connection / active redevelopment
Fudomae: ¥90,000–¥110,000 / ¥170,000–¥240,000 : Quiet area / very livable
Musashi-Koyama: ¥100,000–¥120,000 / ¥200,000–¥280,000 : Redevelopment + shopping arcade / rising in popularity
Den-en-Chofu: ¥110,000–¥130,000 / ¥230,000–¥300,000 : Prestigious and tranquil residential area
Hiyoshi: ¥80,000–¥100,000 / ¥150,000–¥200,000 : Student & family-friendly with strong local vibe
🏘 Housing Trends
Meguro–Den-en-Chofu area: High-end condominiums and detached homes for affluent residents.
Musashi-Koyama & Hiyoshi: Blend of commercial and residential spaces / popular with young professionals and families.
Meguro & Musashi-Kosugi: Active redevelopment / increasing number of tower apartments / strong long-term value potential.
🎯 Recommended For
✅ People commuting across Saitama–Tokyo–Kanagawa
✅ Families & DINKs seeking a quiet yet connected lifestyle
✅ Those valuing redevelopment areas and stable property value
✅ Anyone preferring elegant, calm neighborhoods over Shibuya or Shinjuku
📌 Summary
The Tokyu Meguro Line offers one of the best balances of accessibility, safety, and asset value in Tokyo.
With the new through connection to the Shin-Yokohama and Sotetsu Lines, its convenience and popularity are rising rapidly.
Perfect not only for daily commuters but also for families, investors, and those seeking long-term livability —
a truly “live well, own well” railway line.